Stampin' Up! Monthly Promotion: September

Check out the new Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.  So many cute things, so little time...

Only two days left to sign up for the Paper Pumpkin promotion - Half off your first two months.  The promotion ends tomorrow, September 10th. Use the code: HALFOFF2 to get your discount.

Weekly Deals for September 9 - 15 

Stampin' Up! Monthly Promotion: July

This is the month to stock up on Designer Series Paper at Stampin' Up!  Buy 3 Get 1 FREE.  Click on my Stampin' Up! shopping link on the right to see all the cute papers.  

And while you are there check out the ...

Weekly Deals for July 22 - 28

And don't forget Paper Pumpkin for those of you who like to craft but, have little time or space.  Paper Pumpkin delivers to your door once a month with everything you need to put together a project.  All you have to provide is scissors, adhesive and your sense of adventure in crafting.  Make the kit following the instructions or go out on limb and break the mold - create something extraordinary and new.

You have until September 10th to try out Paper Pumpkin for 50% off of the first two months (regular price $19.95 a month).  Don't forget to select me as your Demonstrator.

Mothers Day Card

I made a Mother's Day card for my Mom.  I wanted to use unconventional colors so I borrowed the color challenge from Fab Friday Challenges - Fab Friday 40. I substituted Daffodil Delight for Summer Starfruit to make it a little brighter for spring. I CASE'd the card design from Celebrando Creatividad SU mini (2013-2014).

Here is another variation.

Supplies (Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamps:  Everything Eleanor, Delightful Dozen 

Ink: Versamark Ink, Early Espresso

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Crisp Cantaloupe, Smoky Slate

Paper: Daffodil Delight (Polka Dot Parade DSP)

Embellishments: Melon Berry satin dots ribbon (Papertrey Ink), White filigree embossing powder

Some of my favorite cards

I just wanted to share some of my favorite cards before I gave them away - because that's what they are for, giving away, right?

I think I like looking at them so much its hard to give them away and know they are probably going to be thrown away.

Then I realized that when i send a card that has been given love and attention it shows those, to whom I send one, that i care.  They can feel it even if they don't see all the detail. I cared enough to send a thank you on a card I spent time and consideration in making - what better way to say thank you.

Color

I love color.

My first card post

I am setting on a new path to blog my creations and inspiration. I will do my best to post original content and give credit to my inspiration. Here goes ...

This card is based off Stampin' Up products. I was enamored with the new In Colors, especially the new Summer Starfruit.  When I first saw the green-tinted yellow I didn't like it but, now I am seeing inspiration for it everywhere.  The new yellow has a vintage feel to it and lends itself very well to antique and vintage designs.  It is now my favorite color :)

Here are the specs:

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Whisper White;  Stamps: Everything Eleanor, Notable Alpha; Ink: Summer Starfruit, Midnight Muse, Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake; Ribbon: Midnight Muse; Diecut: Framelits Apothecary Accents.

Harvest Time

You know what that means? Canning! I am excited to can this year. Nothing beats home canned peaches in a simple syrup. My husband loves peach pies made from a jar of home canned peaches (my secret is a pinch of cayene pepper to heighten flavor). I have had pressing events that have kept me from canning for the past three years (2 babies in 3 years) and so my cupboards are bare. 

I miss the neatly lined rows of blushing pink peachy peaches and warm brown applesauce. I find it ironic that I don't enjoy fruit, something about the texture, but I love to can.

There is something so satifying about filling the little bellies of the children I love with fresh juicy home canned fruit. I love watching them lick sticky syrup from their lips as it drips down their chins (boys are so messy). I love puting the jars up on the shelf and feeling a sense of accomplishment - I did it! I love knowing I have preserved a little of summer in a jar, to enjoy in the dreary days of winter. Sunshine!